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Li Hongzhao 李鴻照
$1150
Created in 2023
Ink on paper card 紙本水墨
Framed
Dimensions
Image: 25 cm x 18 cm (9 13/16" x 7 1/16")
Overall: 39 cm x 30 cm (15 3/8" x 11 13/16")
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無關勝負。 寫兒時玩趣。 端堂
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This painting depicts a traditional childhood game from ancient times in northern China—cricket fighting. Rendered in ink, the lively depiction of two crickets symbolizes the carefree days of childhood. The inscription "Unconcerned with Winning or Losing " communicates that in the midst of competition, the joy of play is far more important than the outcome, expressing the artist's philosophical contemplation of life. It represents an innocence and naturalness in human nature that is exceedingly precious in today's fast-paced world.